Certified Surgical First Assist - Plastic Surgery - Casual

* Completes surgical scrub according to policy.
* Performs scrub duties in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
* Wears appropriate personal protective apparel (PPA) and follows standard policy for attire in the operating room.
* Follows policy for wearing protective eye-wear during procedures.
* Maintains sterile instruments and supplies in organized manner.
* Performs counts according to facility policy and procedure during procedure and hand-off situations.
* Accurately performs all sponge, needle, and sharps counts at appropriate times with surgical staff.
* Assists with draping sterile field according to standard.
* Watches progress of the operation and anticipates needs of team members.
* Disassembles instruments and equipment and transports to processing department.
* Assists with cleaning room and prepares for subsequent procedure.
* Cleans operating room suite between cases and participates in turnover.
* Checks indicators and integrity of packages for each patient procedure.
* Recognizes unseen boundaries between sterile and non-sterile.
* Immediately communicates any changes in procedures, patient condition, or procedure.
* Communicates for a safe and accurate hand-off with team members to assure accuracy of critical patient care information and specimen disposition.
* Prepares and properly disposes of sharps, blood, and waste prior to leaving room according to department policy.
* Demonstrates base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
* Principles of computer science, electricity and robotics as needed for surgical patient care.
* Principles of sterile technique during the surgical procedure.
* Demonstrates awareness of, and participation in performance improvement activities.
* Reports potential performance improvement problems, to coordinators, core nurse and service leader, assists in problem solving.
* Maintains compliance with department call requirements, adjusts hours to meet patient services.
* Properly reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate charge person or equipment supervisor.
* Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and department policy and procedure.
* Checks for correct function of equipment prior to actual use and returns to proper location. Cleans equipment properly.
* Exhibits proper use of suturing and stapling devices.
* Stocks supplies and instruments in operating room and labor and delivery as necessary.
* High School degree or equivalency required.
* Associate or Bachelor degree in Allied Health field preferred.
* Graduation from an accredited Certified Surgical First Assistant program required.
* Approved continuing education resulting in currency per the Liaison Council of Certification for Surgical Technologists required.
* Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements and certification maintenance.
* Minimum of two years of operating room experience required.
* Demonstrated proficiency in multiple specialty areas required.
* Previous experience in preceptor role preferred.
* Certification from an accredited Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) program required.
* Licensed Surgical First Assistant (LSFA) through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services required at time of hire.
* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
* Ability to perform mathematical computations.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize work tasks.
* Knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures and treatment protocols related to area of expertise.
* Knowledge of HIPAAA requirements and organizational expectations of confidentiality.
* Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians and team members.
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